r/Bicsi

hey guys so I have been an installer for 13 years. Ive done almost everything there is to do in the field with the exception of das and AV rack work ive just never had to do it. I just started studying for my RCDD exam. I spent 8 years in the field and the last 5 have been in a data center and its crazy to see how much I don't know when it comes to how the things ive build for so long actually function. Im stuck on chapter one trying to memorize all the terminology. I feel like im spending too much time on it. however I want to make sure I am retaining what im reading. im scoring like 65-70 on the quizzes for Cory and Steve im doing a little better on the ones on quizlet. Anyone have recommendations should I just move on and circle back? what's most of the RCDD based on? Do they actually expect you to memorize the sinusoidal signal formula ?

Has anyone actually recording themselves reading the entire TDMM and played it back for studying purposes? I cannot stand the thought of listening to my own voice but on the fence with trying it out.

I’m testing tomorrow. I haven’t had a chance to study the past month just due to be extremely exhausted and busy, bee working 12s nonstop. Finished 6 jobs this month one was $750k of camera system installation, (cables, servers, cams) biggest one this year.. I have the another 5 all needing done by June… bulk cabling jobs… idk where to find the time anymore to study

Hello fellow techs

I am looking to strengthen my skills and resume with Bicsi certs. I have about 10 years experience and over all goal is to become a designer so RCDD and OSP certs are the goal. I am currently scheduled to take my installer 1 this month to get it out of the way to help with some practice testing. I have studied the ITSIMM front to back religiously for about 3 months as long with some quizlet to practice.

Do you all recommend taking all the certs like Copper 2 and Fiber 2 and TECH and is the study material all included in the ITSIMM or do i need other material to study with. also would I need to attend these classes to be able to qualify to take the exams. I have and studied the TDMM since i thought I could just hop into what i wanted but that does not seem to be the case.

This is all coming out of my pocket so would like to be able to save the most money if possible and taking week long classes would be difficult since i have big projects lined up for the rest of the year and the money...